Cup



Jan. 22, 1929. 1,700,065

- c. MARCH cuP' Filed June 23, 1926 Patented Jan. 22, 1929.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

Application filed June 23,

This invention relates to sanitary drinking cups and has for an objectthe provision of a cup made of foldable water proof material, which willinclude in addition to the cup, a protecting casing or container forsaid cup, the construction permitting of both the cup and containerbeing compactly folded so as to be conveniently carried.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a combined cup andcontainer there for, which is simple in construction and may bemanufactured at small cost.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention further includesthe following novel features and details of construction, to behereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:-

Figure 1 is a perspective View of the invention showing the same infolded or collapsed condition.

Figure 2 shows the cup container or casing unfolded.

Figure 3 is a perspective View taken substantially on the line 3-3 ofFigure 2.

Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like characters of referencedenote corresponding parts, the invention as shown comprises a cupcontainer or casing which includes a back panel 10 and a front panel 11,the said panels being joined at a fold line 12, so that the panels maybe folded one upon the other. The panels are preferably notched androunded at each end of the fold line as indicated at 13 so as to providerounded corners at one end of the container. One of the panels,preferably the back panel 10, carries a cover flap 14 which is adaptedto be folded over the free edge of the front panel 11 and secured infolded or closed condition as shown in Figure 1 of the drawings. Variousfastening devices may be employed for holding the cover fiap closed, themeans shown consisting of buttons 15 around which is wrapped a flexibleelement or cord 16.

The cup which may be formed of any suitable foldable water proofmaterial comprises an outer wall 17 which is joined to an inner wall 18by foldable or pleated end walls 19, so that the cup may be compactlyfolded 1926. Serial No. 118,037.

against the panel 10, or opened as shown in Figure 3 of the drawings.obvious that the foldable side walls 19 may be secured directly to thepanel 10 and the latter serve as the rear wall of the cup. The frontwall'17 of the cup is centrally and longitudinally creased as shown at20 so that by pressing upon the foldable end walls 19, the front wall 17may be extended and the cup opened with the upper end of the creasedportion 20 forming a discharge lip 21.

It will be apparent from the foregoing description and accompanyingdrawings that the invention provides an exceedingly simple and efficientcup which may be folded into compact shape with the container or housingprotecting the cup so as to keep the latter in a sanitary condition. Thecontainer may be readily bent and the cup unfolded to provide aconvenient drinking cup.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportionsand minor details of construction and the right is herein reserved tomake such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appendedclaims.

Having described the invention what is claimed is 1. In combination, aholder including a rear panel and a front panel connected to one edge ofthe rear panel and foldable thereon, a cup comprising fiat front andrear walls connected at their lower edges and collapsible sidewallsconnecting the side edges of the front and rear walls, with therear fiat wall of the cup secured to the rear panel of the holder.

2. In combination, a holder including a rear panel and a front panelconnected to one edge of the rear panel and foldable thereon, a cupcomprising fiat front and rear walls connected at their lower edges andcollapsible side walls connecting the side edges of the front and rearwalls, with the rear flat wall of the cup secured to the rear panel ofthe holder, and a crease extending longitudinally of the front wall ofthe cup and hearing against the front panel of the holder when thelatter is folded and providing a discharge lip when the cup is in use.

In testimony whereof I afix my signature.

CARL MARCH.

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